Repay Meaning in English
word
/ɹiˈpeɪ/
ree-PAY
/ɹɪpˈeɪ/
ri-PAY
Definition
To give back money that you borrowed from someone, or to return a favor or kindness someone gave you.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used for money but also for non-financial help or favors ('repay a favor'). More formal than 'pay back.' Used with objects: 'repay a loan,' 'repay someone's kindness.'
Spanish: devolver (dinero) - reembolsar - pagar de vueltaPortuguese (BR): reembolsar - devolver (dinheiro)Portuguese (PT): reembolsar - devolver (dinheiro)Chinese (Simplified): 偿还 - 偿付Chinese (Traditional): 償還 - 償付Hindi: चुकाना - लौटाना (पैसा)Arabic: سَدَّدَ (دينًا) - أعاد (مالًا)Bengali: পরিশোধ করা - প্রতিদান দেয়াRussian: вернуть (долг) - отплатить (за услугу)Japanese: 返済する - 恩返しするVietnamese: trả lại - báo đápKorean: 갚다 - 보답하다Turkish: geri ödemek - karşılığını vermekUrdu: واپس دینا - احسان کا بدلہ دیناIndonesian: membayar kembali - membalas budi
Example Sentences
I will repay the money I borrowed from you next week.
basic
She always tries to repay kindness with kindness.
basic
How can I repay you for your help?
basic
It took him years to repay all his student loans.
natural
Don’t worry! I’ll make sure to repay you as soon as possible.
natural
You can never really repay your parents for everything they’ve done.
natural